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General Description

2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-4,4-dimethyl-5-(2-oxo-2-phenylethyl)- is a chemical compound with a complex molecular structure. It is a furanone derivative with a dihydro-4,4-dimethyl-5-(2-oxo-2-phenylethyl) substitution. 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-4,4-dimethyl-5-(2-oxo-2-phenylethyl)- is commonly used in the production of various fragrances and flavorings due to its aromatic properties. It has a sweet, fruity odor and is often found in natural sources such as strawberries, coffee, and cocoa. Additionally, it is used in the manufacturing of perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics, and is also utilized in the food industry to enhance the flavor of various products.

Upstream product

• 81979-94-4 methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-oxo-2-phenylethyl) cyclopropane-cis-1-carboxylate 
• 63721-05-1 methyl 3,3-dimethyl-4-penteneoate 
• 98-88-4 benzoyl chloride 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Preparation of 3-(arylvinyl)-2,2-dimethyl-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid esters and new intermediate therefor

A process for the preparation of a 3-(arylvinyl)-2,2-dimethyl-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid ester of the formula STR1 in which Ar is an aromatic radical, R is alkyl or an alcohol radical customary in pyrethroids, and R1 is hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine, comprising reacting a compound of the formula STR2 with respectively, one, two or three equivalents of a base at a temperature between about -20° and +60° C. The compounds are insecticidally active. Numerous syntheses of the starting materials, some involving new intermediates, are also shown.

Acid-catalysed Rearrangements of Methyl 1R-cis-2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-oxopropyl)cyclopropane Carboxylate and Related Compounds+

Methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-oxopropyl)-cis-cyclopropane-1-acetate (III) on heating with phosphoric acid affords (+)-homoterpenyl methyl ketone (IIa).Bromination of III at 0 deg C in the presence of sodium acetate affords among other products methyl 2,4-dimethylphenylacetate (VIII).Methyl 1R-cis-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-oxopropyl)cyclopropane carboxylate (XI) on heating with phosphoric acid affords 3,3-dimethyl-4-(2-oxopropyl)butyrolactone (XIV).Methyl 1S-cis-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-oxo-2-phenylethyl)cyclopropane carboxylate (XIII) on similar treatment affords the 3,3-dimethyl-4-(2-oxo-2-phenylethyl)butyrolactone (XV).